Acetoin CAS 513-86-0

What is Acetoin CAS 513-86-0?

Acetoin CAS 513-86-0 is a naturally occurring organic compound produced through microbial fermentation in dairy products, wines, fruits, vegetables, and other foods, where it contributes to characteristic buttery and creamy aromas; commercially, it is synthesized (often from diacetyl reduction or fermentation) and supplied as a liquid (sometimes dimerizing to crystalline form) for widespread use as a flavoring agent (FEMA 2008) and fragrance ingredient.

Specifications

Features

• Natural Biosynthesis Role: Arises naturally via fermentation by bacteria in foods like butter, cheese, yogurt, wine, coffee, cocoa, and fruits, providing authentic dairy and fermented notes.
• Milder Than Diacetyl: Offers a softer, less sharp, and less volatile buttery profile compared to diacetyl, making it gentler and more pleasant at higher dilutions.
• High Impact at Low Levels: Delivers strong creamy-buttery effects even in trace amounts (aroma noticeable at 1%, taste at 10 ppm), allowing efficient use without overpowering.
• Versatile Blending: Miscible with water, alcohols, propylene glycol, glycerine, and common flavor materials, integrating seamlessly into diverse formulations.
• Sweet Creamy Enhancement: Boosts perceived sweetness, mouthfeel, and roundness while adding subtle caramelic, dairy, and fatty nuances for balanced flavor depth.

Applications

• Dairy Flavorings: Essential for butter, cream, milk, yogurt, cheese (including cheddar and blue), and imitation dairy products to impart rich, fresh buttery and creamy notes.
• Baked Goods & Confectionery: Incorporated in cakes, cookies, frostings, hard/soft candies, chocolates, and puddings for enhanced buttery richness and mouthfeel.
• Fruit & Berry Profiles: Rounds out strawberry, apricot, peach, pineapple, and tropical fruit flavors with subtle creamy-buttery facets for natural complexity.
• Savory & Meat Flavors: Adds depth to ham, meat products, gravies, soups, snack foods, and seasonings with buttery undertones in savory contexts.
• Beverages & Alcoholic Drinks: Used in nonalcoholic beverages, fruit juices, alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits), and coffees to provide creamy lift and authenticity.

Packaging

Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.